UK - Automotive Production volume, 2022

Flash report, Dec 2022

Jan 31, 2023

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK car production decreases 18.4% in December, decreases 6.0% in 2022
On January 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK car production for December decreased 18.4% over the previous year to 55,878 units. Passenger car production was down 17.9% to 51,168 units and commercial vehicle production was down 23.6% to 4,710 units year over year (y/y).
Full-year production of 876,614 vehicles in 2022 represented a decrease of 6.0% from 2021. The passenger car production was down 9.8% to 775,014 units, commercial vehicle was up 39.3% to 101,600 units.
Vehicle exports down 10.1% (y/y) to 668,029 units and domestic sales increased 10.2% (y/y) to 208,585 units. The percentage of export was 76.2%.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "These figures reflect just how tough 2022 was for UK car manufacturing, though we still made more electric vehicles than ever before - high value, cutting edge models, in demand around the world. The potential for this sector to deliver economic growth by building more of these zero emission models is self-evident, however, we must make the right decisions now. This means shaping a strategy to drive rapid upscaling of UK battery production and the shift to electric vehicles based on the UK automotive sector’s fundamental strengths - a highly skilled and flexible workforce, engineering excellence, technical innovation and productivity levels that are amongst the best in Europe."

UK vehicle production figures

		Dec. 2022				Jan.-Dec. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		51,168	4,710	55,878	N/A	775,014	101,600	876,614	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		-17.9%	-23.6%	-18.4%	-%	-9.8%	39.3%	-6.0%	-%
Breakdown	Export	39,094	1,930	41,024	N/A	606,838	61,191	668,029	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-15.4%	-37.3%	-16.8%	-%	-14.0%	63.4%	-10.1%	-%
	% of Total	76.4%	41.0%	73.4%	-%	78.3%	60.2%	76.2%	-%
	Sales	12,074	2,780	14,854	N/A	168,176	40,409	208,585	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-25.0%	-9.8%	-22.5%	-%	9.4%	14.0%	10.2%	-%
	% of Total	23.6%	59.0%	26.6%	-%	21.7%	39.8%	23.8%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, Nov 2022

Dec 26, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 9.2% to 91,434 units in November
On December 23, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for November increased 9.2% over the previous year to 91,434 units. Passenger car production was up 5.7% to 80,091 units and commercial vehicle production was up 42.9% to 11,343 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports increased 0.9% (y/y) to 67,875 units and domestic sales increased 43.5% (y/y) to 23,559 units. The percentage of export was 74.2%.
In the first eleven months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 5.0% (y/y) to 820,736 units. The passenger car production was down 9.2% to 723,846 units, commercial vehicle was up 45.1% to 96,890 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "These figures bring some Christmas cheer to UK car makers in what has been another incredibly tough year. Supply chain shortages, overseas lockdowns and some structural and product changes have combined to throttle output for much of 2022 but there is renewed hope these issues will begin to ease in 2023. This could bring a much-needed boost to the economy, however, to attract the investment needed for long term growth, we still need stability and more competitive conditions - not least to alleviate crippling long term energy costs."

UK vehicle production figures

		Nov. 2022				Jan.-Nov. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		80,091	11,343	91,434	N/A	723,846	96,890	820,736	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		5.7%	42.9%	9.2%	-%	-9.2%	45.1%	-5.0%	-%
Breakdown	Export	59,885	7,990	67,875	N/A	567,744	59,261	627,005	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-5.0%	89.4%	0.9%	-%	-13.9%	72.4%	-9.7%	-%
	% of Total	74.8%	70.4%	74.2%	-%	78.4%	61.2%	76.4%	-%
	Sales	20,206	3,353	23,559	N/A	156,102	37,629	193,731	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	59.1%	-9.9%	43.5%	-%	13.4%	16.2%	13.9%	-%
	% of Total	25.2%	29.6%	25.8%	-%	21.6%	38.8%	23.6%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, Oct 2022

Nov 28, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 7.8% to 78,264 units in October
On November 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for October increased 7.8% over the previous year to 78,264 units. Passenger car production was up 7.4% to 69,524 units and commercial vehicle production was up 10.7% to 8,740 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports increased 9.3% (y/y) to 62,374 units and domestic sales increased 2.1% (y/y) to 15,890 units. The percentage of export was 79.7%.
In the first ten months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 6.5% (y/y) to 729,302 units. The passenger car production was down 10.8% to 643,755 units, commercial vehicle was up 45.5% to 85,547 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Another month of growth for CV manufacturers is good news for the wider industry as it shows how the UK is well placed to build high-quality vehicles which support jobs, growth and exports. While the industry looks to 2023 with some optimism, we cannot be complacent as sustained long-term growth is dependent on favourable operating conditions and a competitive framework for automotive manufacturing."

UK vehicle production figures

		Oct. 2022				Jan.-Oct. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		69,524	8,740	78,264	N/A	643,755	85,547	729,302	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		7.4%	10.7%	7.8%	-%	-10.8%	45.5%	-6.5%	-%
Breakdown	Export	56,469	5,905	62,374	N/A	507,859	51,271	559,130	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	6.3%	50.2%	9.3%	-%	-14.9%	70.0%	-10.8%	-%
	% of Total	81.2%	67.6%	79.7%	-%	78.9%	59.9%	76.7%	-%
	Sales	13,055	2,835	15,890	N/A	135,896	34,276	170,172	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	12.5%	-28.4%	2.1%	-%	8.8%	19.6%	10.8%	-%
	% of Total	18.8%	32.4%	20.3%	-%	21.1%	40.1%	23.3%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, Sep 2022

Oct 28, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 0.2% to 75,104 units in September
On October 27, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for September increased 0.2% over the previous year to 75,104 units. Passenger car production was down 6.0% to 63,125 units and commercial vehicle production was up 53.6% to 11,979 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports down 1.6% (y/y) to 56,289 units and domestic sales increased 5.7% (y/y) to 18,815 units. The percentage of export was 74.9%.
In the first nine months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 8.0% (y/y) to 651,038 units. The passenger car production was down 12.6% to 574,231 units, commercial vehicle was up 50.8% to 76,807 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are dependent on the automotive sector and, increasingly, on electrified vehicle production. Despite the current challenges, our car makers remain resilient and are well placed to ramp up output of the latest, zero emission vehicles which will help drive an economic recovery, create jobs and boost growth. Success is not guaranteed, however, and to realise its potential the UK sector must attract new investment - which means creating competitive investment conditions. Stability, combined with a plan that tackles critical skills shortages, delivers regulatory certainty and brings down the cost of energy in the long-term can help put the UK at the forefront of next generation automotive manufacturing."

UK vehicle production figures

		Sep. 2022				Jan.-Sep. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		63,125	11,979	75,104	N/A	574,231	76,807	651,038	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		-6.0%	53.6%	0.2%	-%	-12.6%	50.8%	-8.0%	-%
Breakdown	Export	48,956	7,333	56,289	N/A	451,390	45,366	496,756	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-7.4%	70.4%	-1.6%	-%	-16.9%	73.0%	-12.8%	-%
	% of Total	77.6%	61.2%	74.9%	-%	78.6%	59.1%	76.3%	-%
	Sales	14,169	4,646	18,815	N/A	122,841	31,441	154,282	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	-0.9%	32.9%	5.7%	-%	8.4%	27.3%	11.8%	-%
	% of Total	22.4%	38.8%	25.1%	-%	21.4%	40.9%	23.7%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, Aug 2022

Sep 30, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 38.6% to 56,033 units in August
On September 29, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for August increased 38.6% over the previous year to 56,033 units. Passenger car production was up 34.0% to 49,901 units and commercial vehicle production was up 92.9% to 6,132 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports up 37.1% (y/y) to 42,859 units and domestic sales increased 43.7% (y/y) to 13,174 units. The percentage of export was 76.5%.
In the first eight months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 9.0% (y/y) to 575,934 units. The passenger car production was down 13.3% to 511,106 units, commercial vehicle was up 50.3% to 64,828 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "While another month of rising UK car production is good news, and testament to sectoral efforts to overcome supply chain shortages, it overshadows what is an extremely tough and uncertain environment for manufacturers. Volumes are down dramatically and firms are having to take drastic steps to safeguard their businesses in the face of myriad challenges. The government’s measures announced last week to alleviate crippling energy costs provide valuable respite, but long-term action is needed to restore stability and provide the sector with a globally competitive investment framework. Reform of business rates, enhanced capital allowances, an affordable and secure supply of low carbon energy, and investment in new skills can enable this critical sector to deliver the economic growth, productivity improvements, balance of trade benefits and job security the UK sorely needs."

UK vehicle production figures

		Aug. 2022				Jan.-Aug. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		49,901	6,132	56,033	N/A	511,106	64,828	575,934	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		34.0%	92.9%	38.6%	-%	-13.3%	50.3%	-9.0%	-%
Breakdown	Export	39,192	3,667	42,859	N/A	402,434	38,033	440,467	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	34.2%	78.4%	37.1%	-%	-18.0%	73.5%	-14.1%	-%
	% of Total	78.5%	59.8%	76.5%	-%	78.7%	58.7%	76.5%	-%
	Sales	10,709	2,465	13,174	N/A	108,672	26,795	135,467	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	33.1%	119.3%	43.7%	-%	9.7%	26.4%	12.7%	-%
	% of Total	21.5%	40.2%	23.5%	-%	21.3%	41.3%	23.5%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, July 2022

Aug 30, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 12.0% to 66,140 units in July
On August 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for July increased 12.0% over the previous year to 66,140 units. Passenger car production was up 8.6% to 58,043 units and commercial vehicle production was up 43.9% to 8,097 units year over year (y/y). Vehicle exports up 5.0% (y/y) to 50,993 units and domestic sales increased 44.5% (y/y) to 15,147 units. The percentage of export was 77.1%.
In the first swvwn months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 12.2% (y/y) to 519,867 units. The passenger car production was down 16.5% to 461,174 units, commercial vehicle was up 46.9% to 58,963 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "A third consecutive month of growth for UK car production is, of course, welcome and gives some hope that the supply chain issues blighting the sector may finally be starting to ease. But other challenges remain, not least energy costs which are increasing at alarming rates. If we are to attract much needed investment to drive the production of zero emission vehicles, urgent action is needed to mitigate these costs to make the UK more competitive for manufacturing. This must be a priority for the next Prime Minister else we will fall further behind our global rivals, risking jobs and economic growth."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jul. 2022				Jan.-Jul. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		58,043	8,097	66,140	N/A	461,174	58,693	519,867	N/A
Y-o-Y(%)		8.6%	43.9%	12.0%	-%	-16.5%	46.9%	-12.2%	-%
Breakdown	Export	46,460	4,533	50,993	N/A	363,223	34,366	397,589	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	2.8%	34.2%	5.0%	-%	-21.3%	72.9%	-17.4%	-%
	% of Total	80.0%	56.0%	77.1%	-%	78.8%	58.6%	76.5%	-%
	Sales	11,583	3,564	15,147	N/A	97,951	24,327	122,278	N/A
	Y-o-Y(%)	40.7%	58.5%	44.5%	-%	7.6%	21.2%	10.1%	-%
	% of Total	20.0%	44.0%	22.9%	-%	21.2%	41.4%	23.5%	-%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, June 2022

Jul 29, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increase 10.1% to 82,495 units in June
On July 28, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for June increased 10.1% over the previous year to 82,495 units. Passenger car production was up 5.6% to 72,946 units and commercial vehicle production was up 64.4% to 9,549 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was down by 7.2% to 138,209 units.
Vehicle exports up 0.4% (y/y) to 59,578 units and domestic sales increased 47.0% (y/y) to 22,917 units. The percentage of export was 72.2%.
In the first half of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 14.9% (y/y) to 453,727 units. The passenger car production was down 19.2% to 403,131 units, commercial vehicle was up 47.4% to 50,596 units and engines were down 12.7% to 812,397 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Car manufacturers have been suffering from a ‘long Covid’ for much of 2022, as global component shortages undermine production and put supply chains under extreme pressure. Key model changeovers and the closure of a major plant last year have also impacted output, but there are grounds for optimism with rising output over the last two months. As these issues recede over the next year or two, investment in new technologies and processes will be essential but this will depend on our underlying competitiveness. Sky-high energy costs, non-competitive business rates and skills shortages must all be addressed if we are to build on our inherent strengths and seize the opportunities presented by the dash for decarbonised mobility."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jun. 2022				Jan.-Jun. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		72,946	9,549	82,495	138,209	403,131	50,596	453,727	812,397
Y-o-Y(%)		5.6%	64.4%	10.1%	-7.2%	-19.2%	47.4%	-14.9%	-12.7%
Breakdown	Export	54,028	5,550	59,578	73,136	316,763	29,833	346,596	467,531
	Y-o-Y(%)	-5.1%	133.0%	0.4%	-17.7%	-23.9%	80.9%	-19.9%	-9.7%
	% of Total	74.1%	58.1%	72.2%	52.9%	78.6%	59.0%	76.4%	57.5%
	Sales	18,918	3,999	22,917	65,073	86,368	20,763	107,131	344,866
	Y-o-Y(%)	55.5%	16.7%	47.0%	8.3%	4.3%	16.5%	6.5%	-16.4%
	% of Total	25.9%	41.9%	27.8%	47.1%	21.4%	41.0%	23.6%	42.5%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, May 2022

Jul 1, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production increases 14.7% to 70,814 units in May
On June 30, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for May increased 14.7% over the previous year to 70,184 units. Passenger car production was up 13.3% to 62,284 units and commercial vehicle production was up 26.5% to 7,900 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was up by 12.3% to 130,912 units.
Vehicle exports up 13.5% (y/y) to 56,512 units and domestic sales increased 19.6% (y/y) to 13,672 units. The percentage of export was 80.5%.
In the first five months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 19.0% (y/y) to 371,232 units. The passenger car production was down 23.2% to 330,185 units, commercial vehicle was up 44.0% to 41,047 units and engines were down 14.5% to 668,227 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "May’s return to growth for UK car output is hugely welcome after 10 months of decline, indicating the sector’s fundamental resilience. Any recovery, however, will be gradual as supply chain deliveries remain erratic, business costs volatile and geopolitical instability still very real. With the industry racing to decarbonise, we need to safeguard manufacturing competitiveness, drive investment and develop the skill base. Government and industry have a role to play in this transformation and collaboration will be essential if the UK is to remain at the forefront of automotive innovation."

UK vehicle production figures

		May 2022				Jan.-May 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		62,284	7,900	70,184	130,912	330,185	41,047	371,232	668,227
Y-o-Y(%)		13.3%	26.5%	14.7%	12.3%	-23.2%	44.0%	-19.0%	-14.5%
Breakdown	Export	51,150	5,362	56,512	74,990	262,735	24,283	287,018	392,122
	Y-o-Y(%)	8.9%	91.6%	13.5%	26.1%	-26.9%	72.1%	-23.1%	-8.6%
	% of Total	82.1%	67.9%	80.5%	57.3%	79.6%	59.2%	77.3%	58.7%
	Sales	11,134	2,538	13,672	55,922	67,450	16,764	84,214	276,105
	Y-o-Y(%)	39.5%	-26.3%	19.6%	-2.1%	-4.5%	16.4%	-0.9%	-21.7%
	% of Total	17.9%	32.1%	19.5%	42.7%	20.4%	40.8%	22.7%	41.3%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, April 2022

May 27, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production decrease 8.1% to 68,433 units in April
On May 26, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for April decreased 8.1% over the previous year to 68,433 units. Passenger car production was down 11.3% to 60,554 units and commercial vehicle production was up 27.6% to 7,879 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was down by 2.7% to 126,082 units.
Vehicle exports down 17.1% (y/y) to 52,509 units and domestic sales increased 42.6% (y/y) to 15,924 units. The percentage of export was 76.7%.
In the first four months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 24.2% (y/y) to 301,048 units. The passenger car production was down 28.5% to 267,901 units, commercial vehicle was up 48.9% to 33,147 units and engines were down 19.2% to 537,355 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "The UK car industry is exposed to a host of issues that are undermining output and competitiveness. Global chip shortages and supply chain disruption are exacerbated by spiralling energy costs, additional trading costs and slowing global markets. The foundations of the sector are strong and the transition to zero and ultra-low emission vehicles continues apace but we need more policies and measures that support manufacturing and encourage investment into the UK at this most challenging of times."

UK vehicle production figures

		Apr. 2022				Jan.-Apr. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		60,554	7,879	68,433	126,082	267,901	33,147	301,048	537,355
Y-o-Y(%)		-11.3%	27.6%	-8.1%	-2.7%	-28.5%	48.9%	-24.2%	-19.2%
Breakdown	Export	47,786	4,723	52,509	68,696	211,585	18,921	230,506	317,132
	Y-o-Y(%)	-20.8%	58.0%	-17.1%	-3.9%	-32.2%	67.2%	-28.8%	-14.2%
	% of Total	78.9%	59.9%	76.7%	54.5%	79.0%	57.1%	76.6%	59.0%
	Sales	12,768	3,156	15,924	57,386	56,316	14,226	70,542	220,223
	Y-o-Y(%)	60.1%	-1.0%	42.6%	-1.3%	-10.1%	29.9%	-4.1%	-25.4%
	% of Total	21.1%	40.1%	23.3%	45.5%	21.0%	42.9%	23.4%	41.0%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, March 2022

May 2, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production decrease 28.5% to 87,030 units in March
On April 28, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for March decreased 28.5% over the previous year to 87,030 units. Passenger car production was down 33.4% to 76,900 units and commercial vehicle production was up 64.3% to 10,130 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was down by 22.7% to 152,250 units.
Vehicle exports down 37.2% (y/y) to 61,770 units and domestic sales increased 8.1% (y/y) to 25,260 units. The percentage of export was 71.0%.
In the first three months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 27.9% (y/y) to 232,615 units. The passenger car production was down 32.4% to 207,347 units, commercial vehicle was up 57.0% to 25,268 units and engines were down 23.2% to 411,273 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "Two years after the start of the pandemic, automotive production is still suffering badly, with nearly 100,000 units lost in the first quarter. Recovery has not yet begun and, with a backdrop of an increasingly difficult economic environment, including escalating energy costs, urgent action is needed to protect the competitiveness of UK manufacturing. We want the UK to be at the forefront of the transition to electrified vehicles, not just as a market but as a manufacturer so action is urgently needed if we are to safeguard jobs and livelihoods."

UK vehicle production figures

		Mar. 2022				Jan.-Mar. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		76,900	10,130	87,030	152,250	207,347	25,268	232,615	411,273
Y-o-Y(%)		-33.4%	64.3%	-28.5%	-22.7%	-32.4%	57.0%	-27.9%	-23.2%
Breakdown	Export	55,767	6,003	61,770	88,391	163,799	14,198	177,997	248,436
	Y-o-Y(%)	-41.4%	95.1%	-37.2%	-19.0%	-35.0%	70.5%	-31.6%	-16.6%
	% of Total	72.5%	59.3%	71.0%	58.1%	79.0%	56.2%	76.5%	60.4%
	Sales	21,133	4,127	25,260	63,859	43,548	11,070	54,618	162,837
	Y-o-Y(%)	4.3%	33.6%	8.1%	-27.2%	-20.3%	42.6%	-12.5%	-31.4%
	% of Total	27.5%	40.7%	29.0%	41.9%	21.0%	43.8%	23.5%	39.6%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Flash report, February 2022

Mar 28, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production decrease 36.0% to 69,935 units in February
On March 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for February decreased 36.0% over the previous year to 69,935 units. Passenger car production was down 41.3% to 61,657 units and commercial vehicle production was up 92.2% to 8,278 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was down by 30.9% to 117,551 units.
Vehicle exports down 38.6% (y/y) to 55,038 units and domestic sales decreased 24.5% (y/y) to 14,897 units. The percentage of export was 78.7%.
In the first two months of 2022, total vehicle production decreased 27.6% (y/y) to 145,585 units. The passenger car production was down 31.7% to 130,447 units, commercial vehicle was up 52.5% to 15,138 units and engines were down 23.5% to 259,023 units.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "The automotive industry is undergoing its most radical transformation in more than a hundred years, but manufacturers are simultaneously facing the most extreme operating conditions as global economic headwinds drive up costs and constrain supply. The sector entered 2022 hopeful for recovery, but that recovery has not yet begun, and urgent action is now needed to help mitigate spiralling energy costs and ensure the sector remains globally competitive to encourage the investment essential to growth, job security and the delivery of net zero ambitions."

UK vehicle production figures

		Feb. 2022				Jan.-Feb. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine	Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		61,657	8,278	69,935	117,551	130,447	15,138	145,585	259,023
Y-o-Y(%)		-41.3%	92.2%	-36.0%	-30.9%	-31.7%	52.5%	-27.6%	-23.5%
Breakdown	Export	50,786	4,252	55,038	68,909	108,032	8,195	116,227	160,045
	Y-o-Y(%)	-41.8%	87.9%	-38.6%	-24.3%	-31.0%	56.2%	-28.2%	-15.3%
	% of Total	82.4%	51.4%	78.7%	58.6%	82.8%	54.1%	79.8%	61.8%
	Sales	10,871	4,026	14,897	48,642	22,415	6,943	29,358	98,978
	Y-o-Y(%)	-38.5%	96.9%	-24.5%	-38.5%	-34.8%	48.5%	-24.8%	-33.8%
	% of Total	17.6%	48.6%	21.3%	41.4%	17.2%	45.9%	20.2%	38.2%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

January 2022

Feb 28, 2022

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

UK vehicle production decrease 17.5% to 75,650 units in January
On February 25, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced that the number of UK vehicle production for January decreased 17.5% over the previous year to 75,650 units. Passenger car production was down 20.1% to 68,790 units and commercial vehicle production was up 22.2% to 6,860 units year over year (y/y). Production of engines was down by 15.9% to 141,472 units.
Vehicle exports decreased 15.4% (y/y) to 61,189 units and domestic sales decreased 25.2% (y/y) to 14,461 units. The percentage of export was 80.9%.
Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT said "It’s another torrid start to the year as global supply issues and structural changes squeeze output while model changes impact production scheduling. The UK automotive manufacturing industry is, however, fundamentally strong and recent investment announcements are testament to the potential for growth, not least in terms of rising EV production. Long-term recovery can only be delivered, however, if global competitiveness is assured and for that we must address both inflationary and fixed costs, most obviously escalating energy prices, but also fiscal and trading costs. Every measure must be taken if we are to secure a bright, electrified future for our world-class automotive manufacturing base and the high skilled, high value jobs it creates across Britain."

UK vehicle production figures

		Jan. 2022
		Passenger Cars	Commercial Vehicles	Total	Engine
Total		68,790	6,860	75,650	141,472
Y-o-Y(%)		-20.1%	22.2%	-17.5%	-15.9%
Breakdown	Export	57,246	3,943	61,189	91,136
	Y-o-Y(%)	-17.5%	32.1%	-15.4%	-6.2%
	% of Total	83.2%	57.5%	80.9%	64.4%
	Sales	11,544	2,917	14,461	50,336
	Y-o-Y(%)	-30.8%	10.9%	-25.2%	-29.2%
	% of Total	16.8%	42.5%	19.1%	35.6%

Source:Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)